Alan & Ruth Borenstein Medical Scholarship
Preselected recipients only
Alan & Ruth Borenstein Medical Scholarship is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,000 | 4 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 4 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 4 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Alan & Ruth Borenstein Medical Scholarship says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alan & Ruth Borenstein Medical Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $90,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew University | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Stanford University School of Medicine | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Columbia University College of Physicians | Scholarships | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust Company
- Peter Greenberg
Questions people ask
Does Alan & Ruth Borenstein Medical Scholarship accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alan & Ruth Borenstein Medical Scholarship give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Alan & Ruth Borenstein Medical Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Trustee) and Peter Greenberg (Trustee).
What does Alan & Ruth Borenstein Medical Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.